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GSM Guide
November 23, 2013
A recent study on tourism in Sevier County shows the first part of 2013 there was an increase in tourism in the Great Smoky Mountains area. The study also confirms the government shutdown did negatively affect tourism the first 2 weeks of October during the shutdown but after reopening the Great Smoky Mountains National Park tourism recovered. The holiday season is a great time to visit the Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg areas because of the Christmas decorations, lights, holiday shows and the Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood. The cold temperatures and chance of snow make a December trip to the…
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GSM Guide
November 17, 2013
The fall foliage show for 2013 is over in the Great Smoky Mountains but here is a video that shows what Cades Cove looks like in the autumn. It’s not as good as being there but it shows you what you missed. Courtesy of Delia Hills from youtube
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November 16, 2013
An elk and a photographer go head to head in Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains. The young bull elk walked up to where the photographer was sitting talking pictures and started head butting with the photographer. It lasted several minutes. The man was not injured. A witness in a nearby car rode up and was able to get the photographer safely way from the elk. Courtesy of ABC News
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GSM Guide
November 8, 2013
The impact of the 16 day partial government shutdown in October had a devastating impact on Great Smoky Mountains Association. GSMA Director Terry Maddox said “GSMA lost more than $550,000 in revenue at our park stores.” During the partial government shutdown the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was closed to visitors during one of the busiest times of the year for the park.
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GSM Guide
October 31, 2013
Fall foliage 2013 latest update: The highest elevations above 4500 feet are past peak. The mid elevations of 3000-4500 feet are at peak now The lower elevations will peak in the next few days (first week of November) This weekend and next week may be the last of the peak and near peak fall foliage show for the Great Smoky Mountains. Go to Fall Foliage 2013 for more details.
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GSM Guide
October 20, 2013
The fall foliage 2013 color show is well underway in the Great Smoky Mountains. Peak colors are this week October 20-28 in the highest elevations like Chimney Tops and Newfound Gap. A ride in US 441 through the GSMNP is a great place to view the colors. This year’s show of color is reportedly above average as compared to past years.
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GSM Guide
October 18, 2013
Take a trip this weekend. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open. The sun is going to be out all day Sunday- first time in 2 weeks! Pack the bags, grab the kids, grab the dog, and hit the road. The visitors centers are open, the picnic areas, the campground, even the bathrooms are open! Just get out there this weekend and enjoy it all. The fall foliage show is here and beautiful. Enjoy this weekend and be safe!
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GSM Guide
October 4, 2013
The NC and TN tourism industry is trying hard to get the word out that there is still plenty to see and do in the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding areas despite of the government shutdown. Local chambers of commerce directors, visitors center staffers, waitresses, shop owners, and hotel workers want people to know the facts about what is and is not closed. The Blue Ridge Parkway is OPEN but the facilites and visitors centers are closed. US Highway 441 through the GSMNP from Gatlinburg to Cherokee is OPEN, but facilites, campgrounds, other roads, hiking trails and visitor centers…
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October 1, 2013
About 50 couples planning to get married in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have to make other arrangements thanks to the Government Shutdown that has closed down all National Parks. Weddings in October during the fall foliage season is very popular but about 50 couples that have wedding plans in the Great Smoky Mountains for this month may have to make other arrangements if the Government Shutdown continues.
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September 11, 2013
Black Bear in Gatlinburg Causes Excitement Using Pedestrian Cross Walk Downtown Video of a bear crossing the street in downtown Gatlinburg goes viral. A black bear in downtown Gatlinburg made quite a spectecle as it roamed the streets recently.It was spotted making its way from the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park and into downtown Gatlinburg. It tried to get into the Gatlinburg Convention Center and then it ran down the Parkway and used the cross walk to get back to the National Park. No one was injured nor was the bear. Bear sightings are not unusual for Gatlinburg. The…
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